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NASHVILLE (BP) -- It is not inconsistent for a church to accept divorced and remarried members with "mercy and grace" but require homosexuals to leave their gay lifestyle before joining the congregation, Southern Baptists' lead ethicist said in response to arguments posed by the pastor of a church that was disfellowshipped from the Southern Baptist Convention because of its stance on homosexuality. Read More

NASHVILLE (BP) -- Acting on behalf of the Southern Baptist Convention, its Executive Committee has withdrawn fellowship from a California church where some members, including the pastor, believe that "same-sex marriage can be blessed by God." Read More

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